Oct 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen Deboer reacts during the second half of the game against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Alabama football remained at No. 4 in the AP Poll ahead of the Tide taking on LSU on Saturday and the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season.
The Tide is 7-1 and is coming off a bye week. Ohio State at No. 1, Indiana at No. 2 and Texas A&M at No. 3 remain ahead of Alabama in the poll with undefeated records.
The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season will be released on Tuesday.
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